Notice of Proposed Rule Change

37-1447-1, Use of Community Facilities, Community Gardens—Rules PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that at a duly held meeting of the Board of Directors conducted on August 26, 2025, the Board approved to send out the following proposed rule change to the membership for 28-day review. The proposed rule change will be reviewed by the Board for adoption at their September 2025 meeting.

Key Changes of Proposed Rule Change: 1. Purpose Recommended Change—The purpose of these regulations is to provide Authorized Residents (ARs) an area to grow “plants.” 2.2. The CG area is for Authorized Residents (ARs) in good standing only. Only one garden shall be assigned per household if there is a waiting list. If there is no waiting list and more than 5 plots are available, ARs may lease an additional space for a period of one or two years, until a wait list exists.

Reference 2.9 2.16. Fences may not exceed “5” feet.

Delete “Garden Plots may not be enclosed with any material at or above the fence line.” Add “Enclosures may be covered with netting or other approved coverings that do not block sunlight from adjoining gardens”.

2.17. Structures to encourage vertical growing “are” allowed if they are functional.

2.26. No water features permitted.

2.29. Delete“no more than 25%, etc.

2.30. Delete“failure to plant at least 75%, etc.

2.31. Violation notices go through CRV panels, not Recreation Dept.

2.34. Vacated plots must be cleared of all vegetation and weeds, unless the next lessee wants plot “as is.”

4.10. Delete “This permit must be displayed at the garden for 30 days”.

5.1. Add “The CRV Panel may order the forfeiture… Member comments may be submitted prior to the meeting by emailing grfboardaction@lwsb.com or submitting to the reception desk located on the first floor of the Administration Building at 13531 St. Andrews Drive, Seal Beach, CA 90740.